There are many causes of muscle pain, stemming from sports injuries all the way to chronic illnesses. The causes of this pain can vary depending on the person. Some of the most common causes of muscle pain include:
No matter what the cause, muscle pain can range from mildly annoying to completely debilitating. It can cause you to put your life on hold while you find ways to deal with the discomfort. Both over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription medication can have unwanted side-effects, leaving people to search for natural remedies to ease their muscle pain.
Essential oils have been used to treat illness and pain for centuries. A drop or two can help the ease pain and tension, whether diluted in a carrier oil and used for a massage or added to an essential oil diffuser for inhalation.
Use these oils on their own or use a pre-made essential oil blend that contains one or more of them.
Stress can have a dramatic effect on the body. When the body is stressed, it causes muscles to tense up and become rigid. This is the body’s natural response to guard itself against injury. When the stressful event is over, the muscles can relax back to their natural state.
Chronic stress is different. A body that is under chronic stress remains in a constant state of tension. When muscles stay tight, it can lead to stress-related disorders such as migraines or tension headaches. Chronic stress can also be responsible for continual pain in the:
Chronic stress can cause more than just muscle pain. It can cause damage to other systems of the body such as the digestive system, immune system, and endocrine system. This is what makes stress-control an essential part of your well-being. By taking steps to reduce stress, it can help to ease the pain and illness that can accompany it.
Essential oils can play a large role in reducing the effects of stress. Many people use aromatherapy as a natural medicine for the mind, body, and spirit. Certain essential oils have properties that can help you relax by putting your muscles into a natural state. A review in Psychology Today lists essential oils as an effective treatment to reduce stress and relieve tension. Here are the oils you should try:
Use these essential oils alone in your essential oil diffuser, or use an essential oil blend that contains one or more of them. Sit back and relax as you inhale the compounds that can lead to reduced tension and increased wellbeing.
You can also use essential oils in a relaxing massage by diluting them with a carrier oil and rubbing it into the affected area. Create your own blend that does double-duty to ease both muscle pain and release tension:
Mix all ingredients together and use as needed. Keep the bottle covered tightly.
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Thank you for sharing this great article! I have found so many uses for essential oils, and pain is certainly a big one! I like using Clary Sage when it is that time of the month. For me, it helps with cramps. I will have to test these other suggestions. Thank you! Oh, and peppermint will instantly get rid of a headache! Just thought I’d pass that on!
I need this, I am stressed and my job is physical so I am always aching
This is great information, I have yet to use essential oils for injuries . Thank you
Thank you for all this info. It was very helpful to understand essential oils.
Wow. This article is very informative and interesting. I really want to try one of these natural remedies for my occasional lower back muscle spasms. The marjoram oil sounds promising.
I didn’t know that essential oils helped with reducing pain.
I use both lavender and clary sage in my diffuser AND massage oil when my back is acting up. Lavender in diffuser + heating pad OR my “miracle” magnetic back brace (“miracle” because I can’t figure out HOW it works!)= great night’s sleep!
Great information to know! Thanks for sharing! #OrganicAromas
I am very interested in trying essential oils!
Interesting article, thank you! To get rid of muscle pain, I massage the affected area with oil of oregano premixed with carrier oil. It helps me numb the pain and heal faster.
Any of these oils would be a great addition to my natural and holistic first-aid kit! :-)
Juniper for stress and anxiety…bonus!
I would love to try these essential oils. I suffer from chronic pain and want to try a more holistic approach to my symptoms.
I have onecalled relax and it really helps and has a calming feeling! I dab it onmy wrist n neck every day
Me encantan esos aromas
I learned that Ginger can help out a lot.
Interesting. Good article.
Interesting. Good article.
To me peppermint oil feels good on muscles.
It’s good to know
I really need to try these I have terrible muscle aches everyday 💙
Clary Sage is the best! I have Autoimmune Limbic Encephalitis it’s helped soo much for my seizures. 💚
I’m very firmilair with some of these oils. You surprised me with few more too. I love learning new things.
Thank you for all your help.
Please continue to amaze us🙂
I love using marjoram, Rosemary, and eucalyptus! I’ll have to try some of the others!
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Margaret Gallagher
November 11, 2019
Invaluable – the benefits are simply amazing especially with the christmas season ahead